No fatalities

12 Sep 2021: STINSON 108-3 (N6476M) — Port Alsworth, AK

Port Alsworth, AK, United States

On 12 Sep 2021, a STINSON 108-3 (registration N6476M) was involved in an aviation accident near Port Alsworth, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 12, 2021, a Stinson 108-3 (N6476M) was substantially damaged after veering left during landing roll, impacting a stump, and nosing over near Port Alsworth, Alaska. The pilot reported right brake failure, but postaccident examination found no anomalies.

Accident Overview

On September 12, 2021, at approximately 0900 Alaska daylight time, a Stinson 108-3, registration N6476M, sustained substantial damage in an accident near Port Alsworth, Alaska. The aircraft was operated as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, during the landing roll, while applying the brakes, the right brake "went flat." As a result, the airplane veered to the left, impacted a stump, and nosed over. The accident caused substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Brake — Failure